Harvard Hall Becomes Scene Of Student Riot And Raid
Harvard University in Cambridge faced a police raid at dawn when officers moved onto campus with riot gear and seized University Hall from more than 300 SDS led protesters. The protest targeted ROTC abolition, with six demands including scholarships and rents. Dozens were injured, some students treated at campus and area hospitals. the campus emptied as deans were removed and ROTC faced removal.
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Soviets Accuse NATO of War Preparations
Moscow reports the Soviet Union marks the 20th anniversary amid warnings that NATO actions amount to war preparations. Soviet leaders accuse Western powers of escalating tensions and boosting defense postures as the date approaches.
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East Germany
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Hungary
Sirhan Case Goes to Jury Next Week
The district attorney urged a first degree murder verdict against Sirhan B. Sirhan for the Kennedy slaying as final defense arguments conclude. The jury will decide if the killer is guilty of first or second degree murder and determine the sentence.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Senator Kennedy
Martin Schorr
U.S. battle casualties decline in South Vietnam
The Saigon government reports a drop in U S battlefield deaths to the lowest weekly total since the nationwide offensive began. U S casualties last week: 222 killed, 1 042 wounded, with South Vietnamese losses 246 killed and 1 042 wounded. Communist deaths put at 3 220. Insurgent shellings reached a five night high prior to the lull. Four clashes produced 89 Communist deaths. a Marine helicopter crash wounded 15 GIs.
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UPS
South Vietnam
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Greek Army Regime Restores Some Basic Democratic Rights
Athens reports limited return of rights after two years of martial rule. Premier Papadopoulos announced freedom to assemble, form associations, and privacy of homes, plus a judicial review of 1,800 political prisoners and a forthcoming press law. Measures aim to pave path toward elections and reestablishment of the constitution.
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George Papadopoulos
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